Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in California

151 California jurisdictions compared, 122 cities and 29 counties, 220 rules in total.

Across California, Carson has the most restrictive homelessness & encampment rules on file and Santa Monica the most permissive. Every rating below is derived from ordinances we quote directly from each jurisdiction's published code: tap a place to read the text and its citation.

Some Restrictions (2)

Significant Restrictions (64)

Heavy Restrictions (85)

Homelessness & Encampment Rules strictness, California

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Homelessness & Encampment Rules by City in California

Homelessness & Encampment Rules strictness, California

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